# fool, fools, foolish, folly #

## Definition: ##

The term "fool" refers to a person who often makes wrong choices, especially choosing to disobey. The term "foolish" describes a person or behavior that is not wise.

* In the Bible, the term "fool" usually refers to a person who does not believe or obey God. This is often contrasted to the wise person, who trusts in God and obeys God.
* In the Psalms, David describes a fool as a person who does not believe in God, one who ignores all the evidence of God in his creation.
* The Old Testament book of Proverbs also gives many descriptions of what a fool, or foolish person, is like.
* The term "folly" refers to an action that is not wise because it is against God's will. Often "folly" also includes the meaning of something that is ridiculous or dangerous.

## Translation Suggestions: ##

* The term "fool" could be translated as "foolish person" or "unwise person" or "senseless person" or "ungodly person."
* Ways to translate "foolish" could include "lacking understanding" or "unwise" or "senseless."

(See also: [wise](../kt/wise.md))

## Bible References: ##

* [Ecclesiastes 01:16-18](en/tn/ecc/help/01/16)
* [Ephesians 05:15-17](en/tn/eph/help/05/15)
* [Galatians 03:1-3](en/tn/gal/help/03/01)
* [Genesis 31:26-28](en/tn/gen/help/31/26)
* [Matthew 07:26-27](en/tn/mat/help/07/26)
* [Matthew 25:7-9](en/tn/mat/help/25/07)
* [Proverbs 13:15-16](en/tn/pro/help/13/15)
* [Psalms 049:12-13](en/tn/psa/help/49/12)